Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Pricing
- Usage-based — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Ios, Android, Api
- Best for
- Mobile Developers, Startups
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, CA, USA
What is Firebase?
Firebase is a databases tool from Google. Firebase offers realtime databases, auth, hosting, and serverless functions.
Firebase uses usage-based pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to mobile-developers, startups and runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Standout strengths include fast to build, realtime sync, google integration. Worth weighing: vendor lock-in, nosql constraints.
Firebase pricing
Pros
- Fast to build
- Realtime sync
- Google integration
Cons
- Vendor lock-in
- NoSQL constraints
- Costs can scale
Firebase vs alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
What is Firebase?
Firebase offers realtime databases, auth, hosting, and serverless functions.
How much does Firebase cost?
Firebase is usage-based-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Firebase have a free trial?
Firebase offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Firebase support?
Firebase is available on Web, Ios, Android, Api.